Iloilo City is the main gateway to major tourist and business destinations in Western Visayas. It is considered as the political capital of the region as almost 90% of the regional offices of government bureaucracy are located. Iloilo City is 25 minutes away from the International airport in Cabatuan by way of Taxi or hired vehicle services. From any direction in the city, travelers can reach the famous Boracay Island on the average of 5 hours on land travel by way of bus or other transport services.